Man charged in connection with heroin sale

Thursday

Feb 27, 2014 at 1:39 PMFeb 27, 2014 at 3:53 PM

Portsmouth detectives Wednesday night arrested Christopher Riley of Kittery, Maine, who was already out on bail from Portsmouth. He faces two felonies: One for a single count of sale of heroin and the other for a count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Christopher Riley, 19, of 17 Moore St., Kittery, was arrested by Portsmouth detectives Wednesday night for one count of sale of heroin, a felony, and one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, also a felony.

Riley was already out on bail from Portsmouth for possession of heroin and falsifying physical evidence, both felony charges. Riley was charged with breach of bail and criminal contempt as a result. Riley is also out on bail from Methuen, Mass. for possession of heroin.

Riley was arraigned Thursday morning in Portsmouth District Court and has been held on $10,000 cash-only bail. He is scheduled for a probable cause hearing at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 10.

According to a press release issued by Portsmouth police Thursday afternoon, the department is committed to pursuing those who sell heroin or other dangerous drugs within the city. If you have information regarding drug dealers please contact Portsmouth Police Department detectives at 603-431-2511, or call Seacoast Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous. You may also provide tips on the department's Facebook page.

Please call Seacoast Crime Stoppers at 603-431-1199. You can also leave an anonymous tip by logging on to HYPERLINK http://www.seacoastcrimestoppers.org/ or www.seacoastcrimestoppers.org or send an SMS text to CRIMES (274637) and include TIPSCS in your message. You could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your information leads to an arrest and indictment.